Science Teacher / Lead Practitioner Opportunities available

Maritime Academy are seeking a Science Teacher to join their new school.  Applications are invited from teachers and ECT’s who have experience of teaching Science.  The successful candidate will be a qualified Science Teacher or ECT who is passionate about teaching and learning, is ready to embrace new ideas and have a positive outlook and excellent interpersonal skills.  They will be an effective classroom practitioner who is able to plan and deliver a creative and stimulating curriculum and have a thorough knowledge of present curriculum development.  They will also have high expectations for achievements and behaviour, and will be dedicated to ensuring our students are actively engaged with school, making progress and aspire to become life-long learners.  Our Curriculum Intent can be viewed here. 

Lead Practitioner role (LP Scale LP3 – LP7 £47,226 - £51,482 per annum)

We would also consider applications for the position of Lead Practitioner.  As Trust Lead Practitioner, you will be responsible for supporting the professional development of our teaching staff and ensuring high-quality teaching practices are implemented in the classroom. This role is a key position in our Trust Leadership Team, and we are looking for exceptional candidates who can lead by example and inspire subject staff to achieve their best.   This role will be split between 4 days working at Maritime Academy and 1 day per a week in Trust role.  

Our School

Maritime Academy, is a brand-new secondary school serving the community of Medway, which opened in September 2022. As a growing school we will be welcoming our next cohort of Students in September 2023 and are therefore seeking staff to join us on our ‘Voyage’ as we develop our Academy together.  This is an exciting time to join our organisation as we expand our network of schools, building upon our established ethos and values.   

Click here to learn more about our school and our vision

The Thinking Schools Academy Trust has been ranked as the highest performing trust in the South East and in the top 15 academy trusts in England, out of more than 100. – 2020 DfE report

Click here to view Our Trust Video and click here to learn more about our Trust.

What our Trust will offer you:

• TSAT pay scales above national pay scales. 
• Support from across the Trust to help you deliver outstanding teaching and learning through resources, mentoring and school visits. 
• Excellent CPD opportunities including our Early career, Middle and Senior Leadership programmes. 
• As an accredited Chartered Teacher organisation, you can become a recognised Chartered Teacher.
• Benefit from an internationally accredited pedagogy approach to thinking and learning, which has been proven to enhance classroom practice. 
• Focus on staff wellbeing, including 24/ Employee Assistance Programme, free flu vaccination and eye care vouchers. 
• Free parking in our secure staff car park. 
• Cycle to Work Scheme. 
• TSTARS Staff Recognition Programme, including seasonal rewards for all staff 
• Reduced membership of a fully-equipped fitness suite and classes – located on the site of New Horizons Children’s Academy and Rochester Grammar School 
• Refer a Friend incentive scheme.

Next Steps

If you are interested in working in our school, benefitting from a supportive network of staff across our Trust we would encourage you to apply.

Early applications are encouraged and we reserve the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found.

If you experience any issues in applying for this role via our careers site please click here to submit an application via Microsoft Form

We strongly encourage any applicants who may be interested in working at our school to contact Kerry Masters, you can contact Kerry via email Kerry.masters@southeast.tsat.uk to arrange an informal conversation.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. As per KCSIE we will also undertake online searches for all shortlisted candidates, if you have any questions regarding this process, please emailrecruitment@tsatrust.org.uk